Historical Texas relics in Colonel Dunn’s possession
The article recounts how two Sam Houston era soldiers sought to melt lead for ammunition at a pioneer camp near San Jacinto. A pioneer girl melted and poured lead using an iron bread spoon, later owned by Colonel Dunn. Also described is a Sheffield steel knife taken from Santa Anna after the battle, exchanged in a wager, now in Dunn’s care, with a razor edge and engraved Mexican thistle handle. The knife’s origin traces to an old English firm about 125 years old.
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F. L. Bertschler
Texas A. & M. Bulletin
Battle of
San Jacinto
Sam Houston
Old Battle Field
J. B. Dunn
Wheelock
Bryan
Brazos County
Illinois
Colonel Dunn
Texas
Santa Anna
Old
England
Child Crushed to Death by Auto in Houston
Five year old Leonard Politz son of Fred Politz of San Antonio was killed when struck by a Goose Creek driver on Congress Avenue and L Branch Street at 7 50 p m The driver J A Gereom faced negligent homicide charges in Justice J M Rays court Witnesses say Politz attempted to cross the street with another boy who diverted but he dashed forward and was run over by the car.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Leonard Politz
Fred Politz
San Antonio
J. T. Seelig
Congress Avenue
L Branch Street
J. A. Gereom
Goose Creek
J. M. Ray
Politz
Stowaways From Many Nations Aboard Mar del Monte
Stowaways from England America Australia Mexico Africa China India and Germany were found aboard the Spanish steamer Mar del Monte in Hamburg. The captain required port authorities to help clear the ship before sailing for the United States in search of work.
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Associated Press
Hamburg
Mar del Monte
United States
America
Wanted at once county agent for Brazos County
County seeks an agent to work with farmers in Brazos County. Must own a Ford car and provide references. Immediate acceptance offered. For full details contact Beaumont Farm Supply and Manufacturing Company at 992-98 Pearl St Beaumont Texas.
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Brazos County
Ford Car
Beaumont Farm Supply and Manufacturing Company
Pearl St
Beaumont
Texas
Ten Games At Home For Texas Basketball Team
Austin Texas January 5 Of its schedule this season the University of Texas basketball team will play ten games in Austin all against Texas colleges only. Lost pair of brown males about 15 years old one branded C on left thigh liberal reward for information leading to their whereabouts J W Rawls phone 1460 Route 5. Jack Warwick quips about price and bonded whiskey in a Houston Post style comment.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
J. W. Rawls
Route 5
Jack Warwick
Jack
Houston Post
Vaudeville Show Promises Big Time Entertainment
College Station Texas January 5 readers are invited to Guion Hall at A and M College for a Monday night vaudeville program by the college band. The show titled Big Time Vaudeville features R Clayton cornet solo, Red Thompson saxophone octet, Martha Goodman vocalist, Chalk Talk by Geist, Brook Masuda accordion act, and a novelty comedy by Clayton and Fairleigh. Also the sketch Hello Hello Bavx offers twenty minutes of light fun in a telephone office with a listed cast.
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Eagle
College Station
Tex
M. College
Guion Hall
A. and M
R. Clayton
Red Thompson
Martha Goodman
Geist
Brook Masuda
Clayton
Fairleigh
Mr. Brown
J. E. Lewis
Buttons
Office Post
C. R. Compton
Algy
R. L. Clayton
Bellmont
W. T. Witchell
Mrs. Darling
Miss Lovell
Platts
George Farleigh
Christmas Holiday Returns and Parties in Harvey
The festive season brought unusually merry Christmases in Harvey with many returning homes and gatherings. Families like the Rains, Davidson, Williams, and Kelly hosted dances and card games, featuring violins and piano, and Major Russell visited old friends in aviation training. The note ends with warm wishes for a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Bury
Onie Shaw
Annie Mae Gardley
Ardella Jones
Marie Graham
Lavada Green
Lily Davidson
Ruth and
Vesta Pate
Jay Goen
Del
Kan Kelly
Amon Williams
J. C. Davidson
Mises Lee Angier
Lucile del Homme
Clinton Russel
Russell
War Department
Bryan
Howard Davidson
West Point
Philippines
San Diego
Davidson
Moseley Granted Bond in Madisonville Murder Case
A. A. Moseley posted a $5,000 bond after a grand jury investigation into the killing of R. H. Payne near Zurch. The neighbors had quarrelled over a farm boundary, and evidence linked Moseley to the Friday shooting in western Madison County.
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Moseley
Madisonville
Texas
A. A. Moseley
R. H. Payne
Zurch
Payne
Texas Leads Association With Four Colleges and Seventy-Two High Schools
Austin reports Texas has four colleges in the Southern Association and seventy-two high schools on the approved list, the largest numbers among states.
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Austin
Texas
Galveston Sea Scouts Train on Local Vessels
In Galveston Texas Sea Scouts using seagoing ships from fishing smacks to trans Atlantic cargo carriers as training ships. Scoutmaster Tom Murray says the troop of about 100 youths learns cargo handling engine room wireless charts and captain's duties aboard ships anchored in the harbor. The program covers sloop schooner barkentine bark and steamship classes with initial instruction aboard fishing smacks near Campeche banks.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Sea Scouts
Tom Murray
Campeche
Texas U Debating Squad Announced
Austin January 5 The University of Texas reveals the 1921 debating squad from twelve survivors of one hundred entries. The twelve form four two member teams with an alternate and will contest with nearby universities, with one team on a northern tour to meet Columbia debaters and possibly others. Named are Paul McMahon Leslie Merrem Earle Racy W D Combest Judson Francis Jack Blalock Robert Fields F H Harrison W B Howell Frank McGehee John D Cofer Truett Walton.
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Bv Associated Press
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Columbia University
Northwestern
Paul McMahon
Bonham
Leslie C. Merrem
Shiner
Earle M. Racy
San Antonio
W. D. Combest
Paducah
Judson Francis
Jack Blalock
Marshall
Robert M. Fields
F. H. Harrison
Cary
W. B. Howell
Corsicana
Frank McGehee
Weatherford
John D. Cofer
Truett Walton
Mansfield
Dress Form Making Demonstration At A. M. College
Bryan and College Station residents may learn dress form making Friday afternoon. Mrs. Dora Barnes of A. and M. College will lead a public demonstration at 2 o clock on the Extension Service building first floor. Forms can be made in nearly any size for 1.25 dollars.
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Bryan
College Station
Dora Barnes
A. & M. College
Barnes
Senate probes War Department coal purchases
The Senate committee investigating the coal industry resumed hearings in Washington today seeking facts about War Department coal purchases during last summer and fall. Col. James Barney of the quartermaster corps testified, understood to have negotiated the deals for thousands of tons at high prices.
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Associates Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Senate
James Barney
Quartermaster Corps
Pioneer Citizen D S Lloyd Sr Dies at Reliance
Brazos County loses D S Lloyd Sr a pioneer whose business career began before the Civil War. Born November 27 1831 in Clark County Missouri he lived in Mississippi before moving to Millican Texas. He served in the Confederacy and was a Baptist deacon. Survived by two sons D S S Lloyd Bryan and B J Lloyd Washington DC and daughter Mrs J H Isabel San Antonio. Burial at Reliance under Bryan Masonic Lodge auspices.
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Reliance
D. S. Lloyd
Brazos County
Mr. Lloyd
Clark County
Mississippi
Texas
Millican
Lloyd
Baptist Church
D. S&s. Lloyd
Bryan
B. J. Lloyd
Washington
D. C
J. H. Isabel
San Antonio
Furial
Bryan Masonic Lodge
President Millerand ends official kissing tradition
Paris January 5 official kissing at presidential functions ends. The President formerly greeted guests with a kiss including Legion of Honor recipients, women students prize winners, and children who recited verses. The practice, once numbering about a thousand French faces yearly, is discontinued.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Millerand
Legion of Honor
Ex-Premier Albert Apponyi Becomes Editorial Writer
Budapest reports Count Albert Apponyi former Premier and signatory of the peace treaty has taken editorial work on a Magyar newspaper to ease his family finances. He reportedly earns 1 000 000 crowns yearly for two editorials weekly, about 2000 dollars at current exchange.
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Budapest
Albert Apponyi
Heights and Cleburne to meet in Texas football title game
Houston Heights and Cleburne high schools clash for the Texas championship in Austin. Both clubs boast strong records and star players like Doc Bradder Parmalee and Smith. The anticipated game, likely the capstone event of the season, draws statewide football following and a potential record crowd.
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H. H
Jinx) Tucker
Waco
Texas
Cleburne
Houston Heights
Houston
Heights
Welling
Erney
Austin
South Texas
Navasota
Port Arthur
Eagle Lake
Bryan
Corpus Christi
Doc” Bradder
Parmalee
Splawn
Pig” Dittmar
Bob” Cummings
Secor Blaine
Morton Settegast
Smith
Rhone
Comanche
Hamilton High
North Texas
Oak Cliff High
Dallas
North Fort Worth High
Bryan High
Abilene High
University of Texas
Fire destroys Wilkerson and Burger homes in Bryan
A strong southerly wind fueled a blaze that destroyed the Wilkerson residence valued at about 4500 and the adjacent Burger home worth 3500. Firefighters could not stop the flames before they consumed both houses, with insured furniture totaling 500. Origin remains a mystery and the loss is deemed serious for residents in need.
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Bryan
W. W. Wilkerson
Bedias
M. Cc. Burger
Harry Burger
Burger
Mother of Governor Hobby Not Expected to Live Through Day
Dora Pettus Hobby mother of Governor W P Hobby remained alive early today at her Dallas home though doctors feared she might not survive the night. All her children including the governor were at her bedside.
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Hobby
Associated Press
Dallas
Dora Pettus Hobby
W. P. Hobby
National Bank Call Issued by Comptroller of Currency
The comptroller of currency issued a call for reports on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business December 29, requesting financial details from institutions nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Comptroller of Currency Today
Farewell Reception for Dr and Mrs Wilkerson
The First Baptist Church in Bryan hosted a farewell reception for Dr and Mrs L O Wilkerson on a Thursday evening at the pastor's home before they depart for China as missionary workers. The event featured holiday decorations, a salad course and coffee, a friendship book, and a program including readings and vocal solos honoring the couple.
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First Baptist Church
John A. Held
L. O. Wilkerson
China
J. A. Held
Ed Wickes
John A Moore
Dave Jolly
R. L. Brown
W. S. Barron
W. A. Withers
Lois Pipkin
Tom S. Suber
H. 0. Boatwright
L. 8. Eaton
Bryan
Albert Buchanan
Waldrop remains Bryan clothing staple for 25 years
A. M. Waldrop & Co. celebrates a quarter century in Bryan starting January 1 1896. The firm credits loyal customers and local growth as it looks to a hopeful 1921 with the nation at its best in history.
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A. M. Waldrop & Co
Fagle
Bryan
Brazos County
Constipation and Headache Cured in One Night
An advertised claim from Roman & Vick Drug Store promises relief for constipation and headaches with an early mouthful on the tongue and a swallow of water at bedtime, under a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman & Vick Drug Store
Colgate Quintet Set for Nebraska Western Swing
Colgate basketball team will travel from Hamilton New York to Nebraska for four games in February. Creighton University in Omaha will host February 23 and 24, followed by two games against the University of Nebraska in Lincoln February 25 and 26. No other western games are planned on this trip.
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Omaha
Colgate
Hamilton
N. Y
Nebraska
Creighton University
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Cardul Promises Relief for Womanly Ailments
Springfield resident Mrs. D V Williams describes decades of back weakness anxiety and headaches before using Cardul. She reports renewed strength better sleep and overall health after taking Cardul and urges others to try it. The endorsement emphasizes widespread use and availability of the remedy B83
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
D. V. Williams
Route 6
Brazos County Girls and Boys Club Campaign Announced
A. W. Buchanan announces a countywide campaign to recruit Brazos County boys and girls into Extension Service led clubs. With no local agent, the effort aims to visit schools in January, urge teacher and parent support, and offer prizes including a 250 talking machine for the top club.
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Brazos County
Toys and Girls Club
Texas
R. W. Persons
Bill Cook
Bill Gook
A. W. Buchanan
Dist. Agt
Texas state employs 4433. A and M College at 236
Texas figures show 4433 state employees with eighteenth of them in eleemosynary institutions. University of Texas has 368 workers the largest single school total. A and M College lists 236. Also notes for 262 total state institutions and about 18 million annual appropriation projected. Marriage of P L Barron and Olivia Suber solemnized by Rev Bullock in Brazos County.
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Itty Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State of Texas
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Courts of Civil Appeals
Board of Medical Examiners
Board of Legal Examiners
Park Commissioners
State Bureau of Protection For Children and Animals
State Naval Board
University of Texas
Southwestern Insane Asylum
San Antonio
A. & M. College
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Senate
House
Texas National Guard
P. L. Barron
Rock Prairie
Olivia Suber
Kurten
J. M. Bullock
Tagle
Brazos County
Impressive Baptist farewell for Wilkerson missionaries
A large Bryan First Baptist Church crowd gathered for a farewell service honoring Dr. and Mrs. L. O. Wilkerson as they sail to China for missionary work. The program featured organ music, scripture, solos, and a Bible gift from the Sunday school class, with prayers for protection and Godspeed. They depart for Houston, then San Francisco, and finally Vancouver before leaving for China on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
L. O. Wilkerson
China
Webb J. Howell
Wilkerson
John A. Held
H. O. Boatwright
J. M. Bullock
R. L. Brown
Jesus
Prof. Eaton
Lord
Baptist
Christmas at Cottonwood Draws Large Tabor Crowd
A large crowd attended the Christmas tree in Cottonwood on Friday night. Local residents and visitors from Dallas Andrews Baylor College Sherman Tyler Reliance Bryan College Station and Houston gathered for holiday events and visits with friends and family. The new pastor Rev Brown planned to preach at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 10 30. Messages from relatives and travelers highlighted holiday gatherings across Tabor in late December.
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Belton
Leon Wilcox
The
Uiversity
Henry Wilcox
Austin College
Sherman
Albert McCallum
U. S. Navy
C. E. Bobo
Harvey
Marvin Thompson
John McCallum
H. G. Castle
Houston
Bell
Hearne
Blanton
Selvan Broach
Clarence Walker
Tyler
Laura Broach
Reliance
Benbow
Roy Hudspeth
Bryan
Frank Worsham
College Station
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Dunn
J. M. Pittillo
Leta Ruth
A. & M. Gollegge
Texas Leads Association
Texas ‘U
Army Coal Purchases
Mrs. Wilkerson
Missouri
Cardus
TABOR
Herman Kindt
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
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